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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 480.29 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 480.29 and 100.77 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 480.29 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/480.29 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 480.29 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 48,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.26/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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