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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.90 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.90 and 156.15 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.90 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.90 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.90 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 75,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,092.54/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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