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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.20 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.20 and 101.48 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.20 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.20 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.20 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 48,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832.18/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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