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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.58 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.58 and 160.28 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.58 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.58 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.58 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 77,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,508.20/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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