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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.98 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.98 and 160.27 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.98 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.98 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.98 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 77,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,565.46/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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