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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 485.12 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 485.12 and 160.99 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 485.12 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/485.12 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 485.12 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 78,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.66/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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