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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.83 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.83 and 104.88 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.83 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.83 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.83 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 50,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.33/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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