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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 481.92 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 481.92 and 149.76 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 481.92 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/481.92 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 481.92 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 72,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172.34/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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