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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.31, 480.45 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.31, 480.45 and 103.89 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.31 : 480.45 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.31/480.45 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.31x = 480.45 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.31x = 49,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.95/320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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