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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.38 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.38 and 160.68 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.38 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.38 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.38 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 53,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246.14/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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