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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 481.73 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 481.73 and 159.19 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 481.73 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/481.73 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 481.73 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 76,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,686.60/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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