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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 302.27 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 302.27 and 162.96 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 302.27 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/302.27 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 302.27 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 49,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255.59/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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