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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.84 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.84 and 104.18 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.84 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.84 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.84 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 50,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,093.91/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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