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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 480.80 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 480.80 and 153.72 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 480.80 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/480.80 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 480.80 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 73,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,908.96/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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