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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 302.60 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 302.60 and 164.26 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 302.60 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/302.60 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 302.60 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 49,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705.08/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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