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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.81 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.81 and 160.11 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.81 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.81 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.81 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 77,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462.82/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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