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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 480.24 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 480.24 and 103.74 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 480.24 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/480.24 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 480.24 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 49,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820.10/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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