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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 481.44 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 481.44 and 158.53 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 481.44 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/481.44 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 481.44 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 76,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,322.68/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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