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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 481.37 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 481.37 and 104.44 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 481.37 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/481.37 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 481.37 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 50,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273.76/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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