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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 483.27 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 483.27 and 159.98 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 483.27 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/483.27 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 483.27 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 77,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,311.12/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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