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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.91 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.91 and 159.29 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.91 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.91 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.91 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 77,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,397.38/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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