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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 480 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 480 and 157.52 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 480 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/480 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 480 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 75,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.60/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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