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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.78 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.78 and 104.14 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.78 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.78 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.78 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 50,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068.43/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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