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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 337.32 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 337.32 and 160.59 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 337.32 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/337.32 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 337.32 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 54,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,169.82/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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