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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 301.04 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 301.04 and 160.28 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 301.04 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/301.04 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 301.04 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 48,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250.69/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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