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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.96 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.96 and 162.28 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.96 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.96 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.96 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 54,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519.59/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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