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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 481.04 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 481.04 and 128.32 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 481.04 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/481.04 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 481.04 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 61,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727.05/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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