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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 485.10 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 485.10 and 158.90 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 485.10 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/485.10 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 485.10 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 77,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,083.60/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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