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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.12 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.12 and 158.65 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.12 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.12 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.12 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 76,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,329.69/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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