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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.50, 482.36 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.50, 482.36 and 159.30 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.50 : 482.36 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.50/482.36 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.50x = 482.36 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.50x = 76,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,839.95/321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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