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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 487.11 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 487.11 and 160.19 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 487.11 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/487.11 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 487.11 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 78,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030.15/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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