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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 484.06 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 484.06 and 160.49 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 484.06 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/484.06 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 484.06 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 77,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,685.99/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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