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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 482.40 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 482.40 and 159.84 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 482.40 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/482.40 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 482.40 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 77,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,106.82/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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