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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 481.34 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 481.34 and 77.42 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 481.34 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/481.34 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 481.34 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 37,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.15/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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