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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 481.07 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 481.07 and 104.29 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 481.07 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/481.07 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 481.07 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 50,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,169.85/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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