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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 480.88 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 480.88 and 104.23 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 480.88 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/480.88 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 480.88 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 50,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122.12/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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