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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 331.50 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 331.50 and 161.20 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 331.50 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/331.50 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 331.50 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 53,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437.80/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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