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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.37, 480.72 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.37, 480.72 and 157.97 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.37 : 480.72 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.37/480.72 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.37x = 480.72 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.37x = 75,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,936.93/320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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