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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 484.26 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 484.26 and 158.32 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 484.26 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/484.26 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 484.26 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 76,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668.04/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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