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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.00, 240.23 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.00, 240.23 and 152.28 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.00 : 240.23 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.00/240.23 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.00x = 240.23 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.00x = 36,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581.02/160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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