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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 480.87 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 480.87 and 147.50 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 480.87 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/480.87 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 480.87 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 70,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,930.43/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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