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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.91, 481.35 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.91, 481.35 and 115.47 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.91 : 481.35 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.91/481.35 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.91x = 481.35 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.91x = 55,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.48/320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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