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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.52 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.52 and 160.08 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.52 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.52 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.52 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 77,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.88/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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