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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.11 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.11 and 160.30 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.11 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.11 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.11 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 53,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,396.48/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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