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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 481.08 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 481.08 and 158.36 is: 237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 481.08 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/481.08 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 481.08 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 76,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,183.83/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.66

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