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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.48 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.48 and 161.34 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.48 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.48 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.48 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 53,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,803.66/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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