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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 414.71 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 414.71 and 162.52 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 414.71 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/414.71 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 414.71 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 67,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,397.32/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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