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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 330.90 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 330.90 and 162.12 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 330.90 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/330.90 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 330.90 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 53,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645.51/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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