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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 483.16 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 483.16 and 159.77 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 483.16 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/483.16 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 483.16 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 77,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,194.47/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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