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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.02 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.02 and 159.20 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.02 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.02 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.02 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 76,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,737.58/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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