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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 480.93 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 480.93 and 104.32 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 480.93 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/480.93 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 480.93 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 50,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170.62/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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