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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 331.58 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 331.58 and 162.59 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 331.58 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/331.58 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 331.58 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 53,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.78/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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