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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.11 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.11 and 115.41 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.11 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.11 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.11 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 55,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,524.91/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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