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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 481.89 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 481.89 and 104.85 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 481.89 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/481.89 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 481.89 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 50,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526.17/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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