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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 480.46 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 480.46 and 157.87 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 480.46 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/480.46 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 480.46 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 75,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.22/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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