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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 482.43 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 482.43 and 157.19 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 482.43 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/482.43 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 482.43 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 75,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831.93/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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