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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.66, 336.75 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.66, 336.75 and 160.34 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.66 : 336.75 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.66/336.75 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.66x = 336.75 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.66x = 53,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,994.50/224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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