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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.58, 459.33 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.58, 459.33 and 162.40 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.58 : 459.33 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.58/459.33 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.58x = 459.33 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.58x = 74,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595.19/306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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