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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 480.45 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 480.45 and 103.84 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 480.45 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/480.45 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 480.45 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 49,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.93/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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