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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 481.42 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 481.42 and 104.63 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 481.42 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/481.42 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 481.42 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 50,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372.31/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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