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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.05 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.05 and 160.32 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.05 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.05 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.05 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 77,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602.90/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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