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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.21 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.21 and 162.88 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.21 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.21 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.21 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 67,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627.33/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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