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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.02 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.02 and 162.68 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.02 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.02 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.02 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 53,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687.65/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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