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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 479.82 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 479.82 and 157.61 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 479.82 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/479.82 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 479.82 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 75,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624.43/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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