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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 480.60 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 480.60 and 158.37 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 480.60 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/480.60 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 480.60 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 76,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,112.62/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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