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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.63 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.63 and 104.70 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.63 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.63 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.63 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 50,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.14/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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