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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.31 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.31 and 161.22 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.31 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.31 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.31 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 49,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,703.69/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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