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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 514.19 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 514.19 and 160.28 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 514.19 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/514.19 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 514.19 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 82,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414.13/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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