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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.48 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.48 and 161.84 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.48 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.48 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.48 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 49,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,115.20/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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