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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 480.76 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 480.76 and 104.09 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 480.76 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/480.76 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 480.76 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 50,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.31/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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