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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 484.29 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 484.29 and 158.14 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 484.29 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/484.29 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 484.29 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 76,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,585.62/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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