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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.57 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.57 and 159.93 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.57 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.57 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.57 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 77,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,337.35/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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