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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 483.77 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 483.77 and 160.31 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 483.77 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/483.77 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 483.77 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 77,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554.78/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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