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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 300.95 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 300.95 and 162.94 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 300.95 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/300.95 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 300.95 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 49,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.79/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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