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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 344.54 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 344.54 and 160.29 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 344.54 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/344.54 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 344.54 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 55,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225.52/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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