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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.26 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.26 and 160.08 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.26 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.26 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.26 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 53,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987.92/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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