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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 330.52 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 330.52 and 162.48 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 330.52 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/330.52 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 330.52 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 53,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702.08/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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