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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.24 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.24 and 162.08 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.24 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.24 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.24 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 53,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849.46/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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