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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.90, 485.76 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.90, 485.76 and 159.32 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.90 : 485.76 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.90/485.76 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.90x = 485.76 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.90x = 77,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,391.28/323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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