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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 481.17 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 481.17 and 158.82 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 481.17 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/481.17 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 481.17 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 76,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,419.42/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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