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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.94 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.94 and 160.23 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.94 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.94 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.94 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 51,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,424.22/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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