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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 304.80 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 304.80 and 162.32 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 304.80 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/304.80 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 304.80 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 49,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475.14/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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