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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 329.94 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 329.94 and 160.40 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 329.94 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/329.94 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 329.94 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 52,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920.73/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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