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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 336.14 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 336.14 and 162.93 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 336.14 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/336.14 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 336.14 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 54,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766.48/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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