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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 481.88 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 481.88 and 156.83 is: 235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 481.88 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/481.88 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 481.88 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 75,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,570.05/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.09

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