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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.28 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.28 and 163.26 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.28 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.28 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.28 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 49,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840.01/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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