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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 481.10 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 481.10 and 158.31 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 481.10 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/481.10 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 481.10 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 76,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162.15/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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