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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 331.35 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 331.35 and 160.22 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 331.35 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/331.35 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 331.35 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 53,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,089.73/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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