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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.66 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.66 and 104.05 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.66 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.66 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.66 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 50,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012.67/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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