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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.68 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.68 and 162.72 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.68 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.68 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.68 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 53,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970.97/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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