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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 300.67 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 300.67 and 162.62 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 300.67 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/300.67 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 300.67 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 48,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893.05/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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