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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 332.28 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 332.28 and 163.12 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 332.28 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/332.28 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 332.28 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 54,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201.51/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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