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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 482.22 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 482.22 and 157.03 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 482.22 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/482.22 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 482.22 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 75,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,721.80/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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