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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.40 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.40 and 115.46 is: 173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.40 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.40 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.40 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 55,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.87/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.19

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