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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 480.09 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 480.09 and 103.65 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 480.09 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/480.09 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 480.09 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 49,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,761.33/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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