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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.72 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.72 and 104.06 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.72 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.72 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.72 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 50,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025.32/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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