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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 303.96 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 303.96 and 162.18 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 303.96 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/303.96 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 303.96 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 49,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296.23/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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