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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.03 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.03 and 158.28 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.03 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.03 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.03 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 76,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137.43/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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