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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 481.62 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 481.62 and 104.70 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 481.62 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/481.62 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 481.62 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 50,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,425.61/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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