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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 304.03 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 304.03 and 162.11 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 304.03 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/304.03 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 304.03 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 49,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286.30/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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