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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 481.62 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 481.62 and 156.77 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 481.62 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/481.62 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 481.62 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 75,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,501.16/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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