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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 304.82 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 304.82 and 162.62 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 304.82 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/304.82 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 304.82 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 49,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569.83/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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