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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 485.70 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 485.70 and 159.47 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 485.70 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/485.70 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 485.70 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 77,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,453.37/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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