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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.58 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.58 and 128 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.58 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.58 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.58 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 61,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,514.24/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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