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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 481.47 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 481.47 and 104.56 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 481.47 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/481.47 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 481.47 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 50,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,342.50/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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