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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 457.20 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 457.20 and 160.35 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 457.20 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/457.20 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 457.20 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 73,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.02/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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