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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348.96 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348.96 and 160.40 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348.96 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348.96 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348.96 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 55,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,973.18/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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