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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.11 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.11 and 160.83 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.11 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.11 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.11 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 56,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147.36/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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