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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 480.84 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 480.84 and 115.26 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 480.84 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/480.84 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 480.84 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 55,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,419.38/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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