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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 481.68 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 481.68 and 158.68 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 481.68 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/481.68 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 481.68 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 76,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,432.98/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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