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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 301.57 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 301.57 and 163.38 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 301.57 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/301.57 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 301.57 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 49,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270.88/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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