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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 480.88 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 480.88 and 138.12 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 480.88 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/480.88 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 480.88 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 66,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419.15/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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