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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 306.94 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 306.94 and 164.32 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 306.94 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/306.94 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 306.94 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 50,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,436.38/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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