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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 307.36 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 307.36 and 163.64 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 307.36 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/307.36 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 307.36 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 50,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,294.62/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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