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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 480.23 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 480.23 and 147.42 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 480.23 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/480.23 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 480.23 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 70,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.37/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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