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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 306.69 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 306.69 and 163.42 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 306.69 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/306.69 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 306.69 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 50,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119.28/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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