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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 305.36 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 305.36 and 163.28 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 305.36 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/305.36 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 305.36 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 49,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.18/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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