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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.36 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.36 and 161.48 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.36 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.36 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.36 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 53,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508.01/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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