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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.80 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.80 and 161.12 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.80 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.80 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.80 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 78,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110.98/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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