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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 242.30 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 242.30 and 152.86 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 242.30 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/242.30 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 242.30 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 37,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,037.98/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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