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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 514.24 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 514.24 and 160.28 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 514.24 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/514.24 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 514.24 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 82,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,422.39/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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