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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.32 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.32 and 162 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.32 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.32 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.32 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 72,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,627.84/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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