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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 481.01 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 481.01 and 158.24 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 481.01 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/481.01 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 481.01 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 76,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114.23/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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