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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.14 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.14 and 163.28 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.14 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.14 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.14 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 54,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068.54/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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