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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 306.49 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 306.49 and 160.12 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 306.49 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/306.49 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 306.49 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 49,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072.85/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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