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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 481 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 481 and 112.35 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 481 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/481 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 481 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 54,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,040.35/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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