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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 449.11 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 449.11 and 162.33 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 449.11 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/449.11 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 449.11 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 72,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,901.63/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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