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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.40 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.40 and 157.84 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.40 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.40 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.40 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 75,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,826.34/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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