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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 307.20 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 307.20 and 167.44 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 307.20 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/307.20 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 307.20 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 51,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437.57/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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