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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 480.87 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 480.87 and 158.52 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 480.87 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/480.87 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 480.87 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 76,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,227.51/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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