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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.31 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.31 and 162.42 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.31 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.31 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.31 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 49,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589.17/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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