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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 336.86 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 336.86 and 162.99 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 336.86 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/336.86 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 336.86 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 54,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,903.13/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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