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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.69 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.69 and 160.09 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.69 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.69 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.69 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 55,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820.04/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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