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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 483 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 483 and 159.60 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 483 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/483 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 483 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 77,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,086.80/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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