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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.84 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.84 and 162.06 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.84 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.84 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.84 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 49,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.31/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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