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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 483.81 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 483.81 and 157.96 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 483.81 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/483.81 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 483.81 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 76,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,422.63/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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