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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 479.64 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 479.64 and 157.56 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 479.64 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/479.64 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 479.64 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 75,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572.08/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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