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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 480.84 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 480.84 and 138.03 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 480.84 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/480.84 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 480.84 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 66,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,370.35/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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