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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 481.20 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 481.20 and 158.50 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 481.20 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/481.20 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 481.20 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 76,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,270.20/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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