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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 456.12 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 456.12 and 160.04 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 456.12 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/456.12 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 456.12 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 72,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997.44/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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