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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.79 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.79 and 157.43 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.79 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.79 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.79 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 75,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.54/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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