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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.45 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.45 and 160.37 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.45 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.45 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.45 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 56,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200.32/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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