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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.69 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.69 and 161.16 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.69 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.69 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.69 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 53,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,777.48/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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