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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.77 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.77 and 162.36 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.77 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.77 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.77 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 54,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190.90/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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