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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 481.86 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 481.86 and 158.42 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 481.86 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/481.86 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 481.86 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 76,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,333.85/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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