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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 330.62 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 330.62 and 162.27 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 330.62 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/330.62 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 330.62 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 53,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,648.90/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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