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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 480.54 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 480.54 and 104.04 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 480.54 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/480.54 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 480.54 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 49,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995.38/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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