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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.32 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.32 and 163.49 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.32 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.32 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.32 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 54,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,167.51/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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