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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 331.71 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 331.71 and 160.39 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 331.71 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/331.71 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 331.71 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 53,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.78/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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