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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.67 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.67 and 104.79 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.67 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.67 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.67 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 50,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,473.68/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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