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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.79, 482.50 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.79, 482.50 and 159.27 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.79 : 482.50 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.79/482.50 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.79x = 482.50 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.79x = 76,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,847.78/321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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