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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.35, 481.55 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.35, 481.55 and 158.70 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.35 : 481.55 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.35/481.55 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.35x = 481.55 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.35x = 76,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,423.00/321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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