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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.58, 482.34 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.58, 482.34 and 159.36 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.58 : 482.34 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.58/482.34 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.58x = 482.34 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.58x = 76,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,865.70/321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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