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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.08 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.08 and 160.40 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.08 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.08 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.08 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 55,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,030.03/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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