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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 335.27 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 335.27 and 162.86 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 335.27 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/335.27 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 335.27 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 54,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,600.80/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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