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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 332.26 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 332.26 and 162.19 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 332.26 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/332.26 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 332.26 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 53,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.25/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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