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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 480.72 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 480.72 and 122.84 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 480.72 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/480.72 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 480.72 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 59,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052.41/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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