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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.03 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.03 and 160.41 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.03 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.03 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.03 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 77,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,644.86/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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