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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.64 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.64 and 162.64 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.64 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.64 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.64 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 49,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546.65/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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