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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 481.05 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 481.05 and 158.27 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 481.05 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/481.05 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 481.05 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 76,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,133.38/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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