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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 480.16 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 480.16 and 103.58 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 480.16 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/480.16 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 480.16 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 49,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736.30/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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