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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 448.38 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 448.38 and 162.36 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 448.38 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/448.38 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 448.38 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 72,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798.98/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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