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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 481.76 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 481.76 and 104.68 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 481.76 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/481.76 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 481.76 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 50,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,430.64/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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