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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.55 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.55 and 157.22 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.55 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.55 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.55 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 75,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,866.51/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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