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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 484.74 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 484.74 and 158.75 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 484.74 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/484.74 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 484.74 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 76,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952.48/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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