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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 158.25 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.96 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.96 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.96 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 76,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111.92/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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