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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 480.93 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 480.93 and 104.20 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 480.93 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/480.93 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 480.93 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 50,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112.91/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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