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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 330.88 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 330.88 and 162.40 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 330.88 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/330.88 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 330.88 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 53,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.91/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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