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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 481.86 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 481.86 and 159.03 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 481.86 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/481.86 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 481.86 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 76,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,630.20/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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