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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 320.91 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 320.91 and 160.49 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 320.91 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/320.91 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 320.91 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 51,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501.24/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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