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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.29 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.29 and 103.82 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.29 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.29 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.29 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 49,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860.79/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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