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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 297.14 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 297.14 and 160.22 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 297.14 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/297.14 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 297.14 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 47,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,607.77/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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