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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 480.89 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 480.89 and 158.69 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 480.89 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/480.89 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 480.89 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 76,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,311.64/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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