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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 481.14 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 481.14 and 319.80 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 481.14 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/481.14 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 481.14 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 153,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,868.57/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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