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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.38 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.38 and 162.18 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.38 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.38 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.38 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 52,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770.13/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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