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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 480.69 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 480.69 and 101.11 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 480.69 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/480.69 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 480.69 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 48,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,602.80/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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