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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 350.06 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 350.06 and 160.24 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 350.06 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/350.06 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 350.06 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 56,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093.61/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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