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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 481.71 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 481.71 and 158.78 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 481.71 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/481.71 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 481.71 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 76,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,485.91/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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