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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 330.55 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 330.55 and 162.14 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 330.55 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/330.55 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 330.55 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 53,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593.32/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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