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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.98, 481.52 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.98, 481.52 and 104.50 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.98 : 481.52 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.98/481.52 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.98x = 481.52 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.98x = 50,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,318.84/320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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