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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 486.41 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 486.41 and 159.84 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 486.41 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/486.41 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 486.41 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 77,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,746.98/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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