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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 305.37 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 305.37 and 162.44 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 305.37 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/305.37 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 305.37 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 49,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604.30/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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