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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 482.04 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 482.04 and 159.12 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 482.04 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/482.04 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 482.04 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 76,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,702.20/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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