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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 480.27 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 480.27 and 103.66 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 480.27 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/480.27 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 480.27 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 49,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784.79/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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