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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 159.68 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.24 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.24 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.24 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 77,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,163.76/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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