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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 481.95 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 481.95 and 156.98 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 481.95 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/481.95 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 481.95 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 75,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654.10/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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