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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 306.32 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 306.32 and 162.81 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 306.32 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/306.32 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 306.32 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 49,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,871.15/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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