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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 301.38 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 301.38 and 160.27 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 301.38 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/301.38 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 301.38 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 48,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.17/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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