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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.21 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.21 and 103.66 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.21 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.21 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.21 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 49,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778.57/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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