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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 332.70 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 332.70 and 160.44 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 332.70 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/332.70 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 332.70 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 53,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378.39/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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