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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 323.22 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 323.22 and 160.46 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 323.22 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/323.22 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 323.22 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 51,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,863.88/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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