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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 480.79 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 480.79 and 147.21 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 480.79 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/480.79 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 480.79 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 70,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,777.10/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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