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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.28 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.28 and 160.42 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.28 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.28 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.28 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 77,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,688.20/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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