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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 481.14 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 481.14 and 104.36 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 481.14 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/481.14 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 481.14 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 50,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.36/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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