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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 482.60 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 482.60 and 157.29 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 482.60 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/482.60 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 482.60 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 75,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,907.37/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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