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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 480.65 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 480.65 and 158.13 is: 237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 480.65 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/480.65 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 480.65 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 76,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004.39/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.08

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