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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.24 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.24 and 160.31 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.24 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.24 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.24 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 50,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,055.19/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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