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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 482.20 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 482.20 and 159.06 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 482.20 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/482.20 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 482.20 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 76,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,697.94/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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