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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 482.54 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 482.54 and 159.51 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 482.54 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/482.54 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 482.54 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 76,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,969.16/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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