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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 482 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 482 and 159.04 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 482 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/482 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 482 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 76,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657.28/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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