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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.86 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.86 and 135.64 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.86 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.86 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.86 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 65,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223.85/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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