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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.78 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.78 and 160.08 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.78 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.78 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.78 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 77,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.50/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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