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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 484.12 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 484.12 and 160.48 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 484.12 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/484.12 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 484.12 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 77,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,688.35/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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