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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.44 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.44 and 162.83 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.44 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.44 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.44 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 54,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780.03/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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