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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 480.98 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 480.98 and 104.24 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 480.98 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/480.98 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 480.98 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 50,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137.36/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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