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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 480.36 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 480.36 and 103.90 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 480.36 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/480.36 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 480.36 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 49,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.40/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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