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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.30 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.30 and 159.77 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.30 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.30 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.30 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 77,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,214.42/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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