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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 483.39 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 483.39 and 160.01 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 483.39 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/483.39 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 483.39 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 77,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,347.23/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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