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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.50 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.50 and 160.92 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.50 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.50 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.50 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 48,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678.30/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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