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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.07 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.07 and 104.36 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.07 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.07 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.07 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 50,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.54/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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