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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 481.16 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 481.16 and 104.40 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 481.16 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/481.16 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 481.16 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 50,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233.10/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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