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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.89 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.89 and 104.12 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.89 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.89 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.89 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 50,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.01/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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