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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 480.33 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 480.33 and 103.75 is: 155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 480.33 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/480.33 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 480.33 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 49,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834.24/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.64

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