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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.70 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.70 and 159.48 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.70 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.70 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.70 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 76,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981.00/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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