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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 483.03 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 483.03 and 160.11 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 483.03 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/483.03 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 483.03 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 77,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,337.93/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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