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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.01, 481.69 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.01, 481.69 and 158.71 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.01 : 481.69 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.01/481.69 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.01x = 481.69 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.01x = 76,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,446.61/321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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