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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 483.23 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 483.23 and 159.66 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 483.23 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/483.23 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 483.23 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 77,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,152.90/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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