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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.42 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.42 and 158.77 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.42 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.42 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.42 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 76,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,435.05/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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