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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.09 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.09 and 158.34 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.09 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.09 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.09 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 76,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,175.79/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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