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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 481 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 481 and 158.23 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 481 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/481 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 481 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 76,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,108.63/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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