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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 457.08 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 457.08 and 160.32 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 457.08 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/457.08 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 457.08 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 73,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279.07/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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