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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 303.48 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 303.48 and 164.52 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 303.48 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/303.48 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 303.48 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 49,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,928.53/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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