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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.40 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.40 and 163.84 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.40 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.40 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.40 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 50,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364.42/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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