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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.77 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.77 and 162.22 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.77 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.77 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.77 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 72,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798.96/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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