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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 480.98 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 480.98 and 104.23 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 480.98 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/480.98 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 480.98 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 50,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132.55/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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