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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 306.72 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 306.72 and 164.36 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 306.72 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/306.72 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 306.72 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 50,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.50/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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