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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.59, 481.06 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.59, 481.06 and 158.27 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.59 : 481.06 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.59/481.06 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.59x = 481.06 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.59x = 76,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137.37/320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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