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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 457.28 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 457.28 and 160.60 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 457.28 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/457.28 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 457.28 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 73,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,439.17/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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