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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.11, 480.04 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.11, 480.04 and 103.63 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.11 : 480.04 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.11/480.04 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.11x = 480.04 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.11x = 49,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,743.63/320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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