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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 480.72 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 480.72 and 158.26 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 480.72 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/480.72 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 480.72 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 76,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,078.75/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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