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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.37, 480.45 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.37, 480.45 and 158.17 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.37 : 480.45 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.37/480.45 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.37x = 480.45 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.37x = 75,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990.37/320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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