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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 326.64 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 326.64 and 160.28 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 326.64 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/326.64 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 326.64 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 52,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.86/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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