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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 480.58 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 480.58 and 104.08 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 480.58 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/480.58 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 480.58 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 50,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018.77/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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