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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 328.28 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 328.28 and 160.23 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 328.28 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/328.28 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 328.28 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 52,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,600.30/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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