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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.24 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.24 and 162.68 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.24 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.24 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.24 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 53,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.12/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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