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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 480.23 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 480.23 and 158.19 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 480.23 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/480.23 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 480.23 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 75,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969.18/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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