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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 334.83 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 334.83 and 162.33 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 334.83 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/334.83 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 334.83 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 54,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352.95/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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