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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 304.92 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 304.92 and 163.08 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 304.92 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/304.92 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 304.92 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 49,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.35/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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