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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.81, 481.49 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.81, 481.49 and 158.61 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 481.49 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/481.49 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 481.49 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 76,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368.92/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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