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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.21 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.21 and 162.48 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.21 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.21 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.21 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 50,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,727.88/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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