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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 483.44 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 483.44 and 159.94 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 483.44 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/483.44 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 483.44 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 77,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.39/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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