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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.14 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.14 and 103.67 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.14 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.14 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.14 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 49,776.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,776.11/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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