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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 336.14 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 336.14 and 162.64 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 336.14 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/336.14 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 336.14 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 54,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669.81/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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