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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 479.76 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 479.76 and 157.39 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 479.76 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/479.76 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 479.76 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 75,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.43/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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