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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.23 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.23 and 160.27 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.23 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.23 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.23 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 48,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,438.40/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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