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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 481.47 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 481.47 and 104.48 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 481.47 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/481.47 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 481.47 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 50,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304.38/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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