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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.98 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.98 and 159.79 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.98 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.98 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.98 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 77,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174.58/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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