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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 483.09 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 483.09 and 159.87 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 483.09 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/483.09 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 483.09 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 77,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231.60/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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