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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.42 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.42 and 163.35 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.42 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.42 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.42 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 54,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,954.21/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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