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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 327.14 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 327.14 and 160.38 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 327.14 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/327.14 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 327.14 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 52,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466.51/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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