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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.01, 481.85 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.01, 481.85 and 158.80 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.01 : 481.85 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.01/481.85 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.01x = 481.85 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.01x = 76,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,517.78/321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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