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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 480.97 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 480.97 and 155.92 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 480.97 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/480.97 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 480.97 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 74,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,993.04/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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