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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.41 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.41 and 160.22 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.41 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.41 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.41 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 80,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,175.69/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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