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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 329.58 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 329.58 and 162.33 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 329.58 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/329.58 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 329.58 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 53,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500.72/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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