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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.37 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.37 and 162.90 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.37 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.37 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.37 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 49,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.77/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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