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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.02, 514.14 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.02, 514.14 and 160.38 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.02 : 514.14 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.02/514.14 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.02x = 514.14 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.02x = 82,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457.77/343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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