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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 334.92 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 334.92 and 162.35 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 334.92 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/334.92 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 334.92 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 54,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374.26/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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