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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 89.49 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.96 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.96 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.96 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 43,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041.11/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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