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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 303.42 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 303.42 and 167.47 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 303.42 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/303.42 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 303.42 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 50,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,813.75/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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