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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.23 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.23 and 159.86 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.23 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.23 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.23 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 77,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,246.73/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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