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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 480.93 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 480.93 and 89.57 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 480.93 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/480.93 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 480.93 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 43,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077.54/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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