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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 481.48 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 481.48 and 115.53 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 481.48 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/481.48 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 481.48 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 55,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625.38/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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