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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 306.27 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 306.27 and 163.02 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 306.27 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/306.27 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 306.27 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 49,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927.96/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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