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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 481.61 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 481.61 and 101.63 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 481.61 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/481.61 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 481.61 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 48,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947.38/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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