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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.37, 481.95 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.37, 481.95 and 104.89 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.37 : 481.95 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.37/481.95 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.37x = 481.95 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.37x = 50,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.74/321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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