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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 480.88 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 480.88 and 115.20 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 480.88 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/480.88 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 480.88 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 55,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,397.38/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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