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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 480.78 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 480.78 and 158.12 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 480.78 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/480.78 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 480.78 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 76,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,020.93/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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