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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.58, 482.10 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.58, 482.10 and 159.31 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.58 : 482.10 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.58/482.10 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.58x = 482.10 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.58x = 76,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,803.35/321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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