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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.71 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.71 and 158.66 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.71 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.71 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.71 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 76,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428.11/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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