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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 482.99 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 482.99 and 159.61 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 482.99 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/482.99 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 482.99 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 77,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,088.03/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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