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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 414.69 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 414.69 and 162.50 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 414.69 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/414.69 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 414.69 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 67,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,387.13/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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