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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 480.67 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 480.67 and 158.15 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 480.67 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/480.67 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 480.67 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 76,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018.77/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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