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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 317.44 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 317.44 and 160.33 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 317.44 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/317.44 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 317.44 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 50,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,895.16/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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