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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 483.17 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 483.17 and 159.80 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 483.17 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/483.17 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 483.17 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 77,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,207.35/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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