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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 484.98 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 484.98 and 160.88 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 484.98 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/484.98 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 484.98 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 78,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.58/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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