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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 484.08 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 484.08 and 160.32 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 484.08 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/484.08 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 484.08 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 77,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.71/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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