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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483 and 160.11 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 77,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,333.13/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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