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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.11 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.11 and 162.18 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.11 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.11 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.11 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 54,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348.14/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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