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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 302.78 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 302.78 and 164.23 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 302.78 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/302.78 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 302.78 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 49,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725.56/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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