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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 482.28 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 482.28 and 159.16 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 482.28 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/482.28 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 482.28 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 76,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,759.68/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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