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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 483.88 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 483.88 and 160.39 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 483.88 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/483.88 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 483.88 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 77,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,609.51/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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