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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348.93 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348.93 and 160.26 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348.93 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348.93 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348.93 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 55,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.52/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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