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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 482.91 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 482.91 and 159.67 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 482.91 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/482.91 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 482.91 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 77,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,106.24/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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