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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 481.16 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 481.16 and 156.31 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 481.16 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/481.16 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 481.16 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 75,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,209.31/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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