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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 307.14 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 307.14 and 164.40 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 307.14 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/307.14 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 307.14 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 50,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493.82/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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