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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 306.59 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 306.59 and 163.49 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 306.59 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/306.59 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 306.59 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 50,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122.05/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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