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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 302.54 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 302.54 and 160.28 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 302.54 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/302.54 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 302.54 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 48,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,489.93/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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