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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.68 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.68 and 161.52 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.68 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.68 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.68 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 53,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.95/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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