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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.84 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.84 and 160.19 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.84 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.84 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.84 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 55,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.61/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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