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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 484.75 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 484.75 and 158.82 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 484.75 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/484.75 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 484.75 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 76,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,987.74/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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