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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 480.96 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 480.96 and 104.25 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 480.96 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/480.96 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 480.96 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 50,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.08/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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