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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 481.06 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 481.06 and 147.46 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 481.06 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/481.06 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 481.06 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 70,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937.11/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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