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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.33, 335.19 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.33, 335.19 and 162.33 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.33 : 335.19 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.33/335.19 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.33x = 335.19 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.33x = 54,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,411.39/224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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