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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 481.10 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 481.10 and 104.21 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 481.10 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/481.10 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 481.10 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 50,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135.43/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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