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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 303.42 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 303.42 and 160.91 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 303.42 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/303.42 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 303.42 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 48,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823.54/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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