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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 337.34 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 337.34 and 160.08 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 337.34 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/337.34 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 337.34 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 54,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001.39/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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