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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 335.04 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 335.04 and 162.15 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 335.04 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/335.04 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 335.04 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 54,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326.76/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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