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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 480.89 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 480.89 and 89.48 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 480.89 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/480.89 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 480.89 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 43,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,027.19/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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