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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 330.02 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 330.02 and 162.44 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 330.02 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/330.02 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 330.02 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 53,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,608.45/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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