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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.30 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.30 and 162.20 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.30 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.30 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.30 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 72,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,715.58/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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