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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.60 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.60 and 164.08 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.60 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.60 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.60 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 50,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.93/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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