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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 304.87 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 304.87 and 168.46 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 304.87 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/304.87 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 304.87 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 51,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358.40/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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