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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 479.77 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 479.77 and 157.57 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 479.77 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/479.77 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 479.77 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 75,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.00/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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