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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 305.30 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 305.30 and 166.28 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 305.30 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/305.30 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 305.30 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 50,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,765.28/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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