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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.47 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.47 and 162.24 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.47 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.47 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.47 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 53,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,777.69/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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