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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 481.81 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 481.81 and 156.74 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 481.81 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/481.81 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 481.81 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 75,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,515.71/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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