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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 344.19 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 344.19 and 160.91 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 344.19 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/344.19 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 344.19 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 55,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383.61/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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