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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.14 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.14 and 104.40 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.14 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.14 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.14 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 50,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231.02/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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