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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.31 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.31 and 163.96 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.31 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.31 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.31 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 49,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566.75/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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