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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 481.56 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 481.56 and 158.65 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 481.56 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/481.56 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 481.56 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 76,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399.49/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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