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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.44 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.44 and 159.79 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.44 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.44 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.44 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 77,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,248.88/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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