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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 482.38 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 482.38 and 156.94 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 482.38 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/482.38 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 482.38 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 75,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,704.72/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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