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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.36 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.36 and 160.30 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.36 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.36 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.36 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 77,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,482.61/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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