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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.40 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.40 and 164.22 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.40 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.40 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.40 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 48,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,346.37/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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