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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 480.63 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 480.63 and 158.20 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 480.63 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/480.63 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 480.63 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 76,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033.26/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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