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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 303.96 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 303.96 and 162.36 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 303.96 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/303.96 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 303.96 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 49,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,350.95/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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