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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.61 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.61 and 159.35 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.61 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.61 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.61 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 76,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,903.90/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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