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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 460.39 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 460.39 and 162.57 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 460.39 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/460.39 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 460.39 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 74,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845.60/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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