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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.96 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.96 and 160.08 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.96 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.96 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.96 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 73,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,150.16/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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