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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.80 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.80 and 160.74 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.80 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.80 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.80 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 55,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,262.41/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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