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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 481.88 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 481.88 and 159.05 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 481.88 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/481.88 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 481.88 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 76,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,644.62/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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