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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 318.32 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 318.32 and 160.80 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 318.32 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/318.32 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 318.32 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 51,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185.86/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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