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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 459.58 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 459.58 and 162.31 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 459.58 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/459.58 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 459.58 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 74,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594.43/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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