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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.63 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.63 and 103.95 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.63 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.63 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.63 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 49,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961.49/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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