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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.36 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.36 and 164.46 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.36 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.36 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.36 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 49,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,890.59/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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