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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 335.37 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 335.37 and 162.29 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 335.37 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/335.37 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 335.37 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 54,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425.52/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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