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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.82 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.82 and 162.06 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.82 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.82 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.82 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 74,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,353.26/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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