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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.82, 299.22 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.82, 299.22 and 164.26 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.82 : 299.22 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.82/299.22 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.82x = 299.22 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.82x = 49,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149.06/216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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