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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.34 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.34 and 158.46 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.34 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.34 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.34 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 76,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,273.14/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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