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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 302.22 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 302.22 and 160.92 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 302.22 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/302.22 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 302.22 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 48,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633.24/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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