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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 480.87 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 480.87 and 147.30 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 480.87 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/480.87 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 480.87 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 70,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,832.15/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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