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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.98, 337.97 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.98, 337.97 and 160.18 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.98 : 337.97 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.98/337.97 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.98x = 337.97 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.98x = 54,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135.59/224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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