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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 303.11 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 303.11 and 164.13 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 303.11 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/303.11 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 303.11 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 49,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,748.62/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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