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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.68 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.68 and 104.76 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.68 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.68 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.68 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 50,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,460.80/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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