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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 302.85 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 302.85 and 164.34 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 302.85 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/302.85 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 302.85 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 49,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770.37/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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