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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.26 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.26 and 104.38 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.26 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.26 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.26 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 50,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233.92/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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