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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 480.66 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 480.66 and 158.26 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 480.66 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/480.66 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 480.66 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 76,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,069.25/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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