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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 482.70 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 482.70 and 159.46 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 482.70 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/482.70 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 482.70 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 76,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971.34/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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