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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 480.92 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 480.92 and 115.21 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 480.92 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/480.92 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 480.92 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 55,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406.79/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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