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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 331.44 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 331.44 and 162.50 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 331.44 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/331.44 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 331.44 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 53,859
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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