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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 497.27 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 497.27 and 160.31 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 497.27 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/497.27 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 497.27 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 79,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718.40/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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