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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.02 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.02 and 160.04 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.02 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.02 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.02 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 50,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,575.84/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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