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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 485.40 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 485.40 and 159.18 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 485.40 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/485.40 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 485.40 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 77,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,265.97/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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