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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 481.89 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 481.89 and 159.27 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 481.89 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/481.89 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 481.89 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 76,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,750.62/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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