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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 316.16 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 316.16 and 160 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 316.16 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/316.16 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 316.16 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 50,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585.60/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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