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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.22 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.22 and 160.14 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.22 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.22 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.22 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 49,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,838.77/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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