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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 479.98 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 479.98 and 103.57 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 479.98 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/479.98 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 479.98 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 49,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,711.53/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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