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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.94 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.94 and 159.40 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.94 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.94 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.94 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 76,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,980.64/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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