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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.49, 352.28 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.49, 352.28 and 162.24 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.49 : 352.28 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.49/352.28 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.49x = 352.28 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.49x = 57,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,152.99/255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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