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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.80, 482.80 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.80, 482.80 and 159.50 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.80 : 482.80 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.80/482.80 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.80x = 482.80 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.80x = 77,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.60/321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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