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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 480.88 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 480.88 and 86.37 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 480.88 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/480.88 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 480.88 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 41,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533.61/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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