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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 349.94 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 349.94 and 160.93 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 349.94 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/349.94 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 349.94 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 56,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315.84/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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