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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 480.98 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 480.98 and 89.54 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 480.98 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/480.98 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 480.98 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 43,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.95/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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