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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 481.66 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 481.66 and 158.77 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 481.66 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/481.66 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 481.66 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 76,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,473.16/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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