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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.36 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.36 and 162.25 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.36 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.36 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.36 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 53,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925.41/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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