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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 482.18 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 482.18 and 156.96 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 482.18 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/482.18 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 482.18 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 75,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,682.19/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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