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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 330.12 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 330.12 and 162.12 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 330.12 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/330.12 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 330.12 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 53,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519.05/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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