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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.59 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.59 and 103.94 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.59 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.59 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.59 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 49,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949.60/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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