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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 327.35 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 327.35 and 160.00 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 327.35 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/327.35 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 327.35 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 52,376.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376.05/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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