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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 480.87 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 480.87 and 128.26 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 480.87 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/480.87 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 480.87 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 61,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676.39/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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