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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 484.20 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 484.20 and 160.48 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 484.20 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/484.20 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 484.20 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 77,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704.42/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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