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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 482.70 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 482.70 and 157.40 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 482.70 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/482.70 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 482.70 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 75,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,976.98/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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