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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 301.28 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 301.28 and 160.11 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 301.28 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/301.28 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 301.28 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 48,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237.14/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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