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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 384.33 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 384.33 and 160.48 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 384.33 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/384.33 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 384.33 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 61,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678.36/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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