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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 481.31 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 481.31 and 101.51 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 481.31 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/481.31 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 481.31 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 48,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859.61/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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