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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.20 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.20 and 104.34 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.20 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.20 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.20 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 50,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208.41/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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