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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 325.15 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 325.15 and 162.16 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 325.15 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/325.15 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 325.15 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 52,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725.11/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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