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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 460.38 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 460.38 and 162.68 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 460.38 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/460.38 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 460.38 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 74,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,894.62/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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