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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 480.84 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 480.84 and 104.24 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 480.84 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/480.84 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 480.84 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 50,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122.76/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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