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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 481.86 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 481.86 and 158.85 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 481.86 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/481.86 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 481.86 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 76,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,543.46/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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