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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.45 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.45 and 159.99 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.45 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.45 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.45 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 77,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,347.17/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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