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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.32 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.32 and 159.92 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.32 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.32 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.32 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 77,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292.53/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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