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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.85 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.85 and 159.81 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.85 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.85 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.85 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 77,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.26/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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