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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 329.64 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 329.64 and 162.28 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 329.64 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/329.64 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 329.64 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 53,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493.98/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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