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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.84 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.84 and 162.02 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.84 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.84 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.84 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 49,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.18/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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