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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 480.67 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 480.67 and 112.25 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 480.67 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/480.67 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 480.67 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 53,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955.21/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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