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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 481.99 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 481.99 and 156.78 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 481.99 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/481.99 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 481.99 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 75,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.39/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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