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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 303.12 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 303.12 and 164.62 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 303.12 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/303.12 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 303.12 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 49,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899.61/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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