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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.43 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.43 and 158.10 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.43 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.43 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.43 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 75,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955.98/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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