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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.50 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.50 and 104.54 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.50 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.50 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.50 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 50,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,336.01/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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