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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 331.48 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 331.48 and 161.62 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 331.48 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/331.48 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 331.48 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 53,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573.80/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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