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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 481.44 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 481.44 and 138.41 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 481.44 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/481.44 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 481.44 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 66,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,636.11/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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