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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 300.78 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 300.78 and 160.08 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 300.78 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/300.78 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 300.78 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 48,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148.86/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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