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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.84 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.84 and 160.38 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.84 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.84 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.84 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 77,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,598.26/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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