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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 332.31 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 332.31 and 162.09 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 332.31 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/332.31 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 332.31 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 53,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864.13/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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