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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 331.32 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 331.32 and 162.52 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 331.32 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/331.32 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 331.32 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 53,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846.13/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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