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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 484.02 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 484.02 and 160.34 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 484.02 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/484.02 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 484.02 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 77,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,605.35/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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