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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.58 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.58 and 159.48 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.58 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.58 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.58 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 76,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,961.86/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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