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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 483.63 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 483.63 and 160.22 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 483.63 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/483.63 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 483.63 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 77,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,487.20/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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