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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 728.22 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 728.22 and 160.88 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 728.22 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/728.22 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 728.22 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 117,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,152.39/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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