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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.87, 485.84 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.87, 485.84 and 159.43 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.87 : 485.84 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.87/485.84 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.87x = 485.84 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.87x = 77,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,457.13/323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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