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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 480.05 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 480.05 and 103.59 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 480.05 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/480.05 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 480.05 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 49,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727.86/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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