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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.02, 514.60 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.02, 514.60 and 160.31 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.02 : 514.60 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.02/514.60 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.02x = 514.60 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.02x = 82,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,497.31/343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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