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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.68 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.68 and 160.20 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.68 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.68 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.68 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 56,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,018.74/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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