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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 332.32 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 332.32 and 163.32 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 332.32 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/332.32 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 332.32 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 54,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.50/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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