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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.37 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.37 and 160.83 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.37 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.37 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.37 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 53,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,455.07/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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