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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 481.55 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 481.55 and 147.61 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 481.55 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/481.55 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 481.55 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 71,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,082.29/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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