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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 331.85 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 331.85 and 160.32 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 331.85 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/331.85 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 331.85 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 53,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199.73/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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