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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 481.52 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 481.52 and 104.60 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 481.52 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/481.52 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 481.52 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 50,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364.06/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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