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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 329.31 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 329.31 and 162.14 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 329.31 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/329.31 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 329.31 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 53,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.68/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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