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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 461.28 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 461.28 and 162.78 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 461.28 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/461.28 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 461.28 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 75,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,087.16/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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