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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 471.36 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 471.36 and 160.07 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 471.36 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/471.36 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 471.36 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 75,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,448.24/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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