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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 332.94 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 332.94 and 161.25 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 332.94 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/332.94 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 332.94 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 53,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,686.58/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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