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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 306.02 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 306.02 and 162.84 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 306.02 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/306.02 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 306.02 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 49,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.30/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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