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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 303.20 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 303.20 and 164.32 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 303.20 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/303.20 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 303.20 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 49,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821.82/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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