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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.38 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.38 and 162.84 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.38 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.38 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.38 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 74,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.28/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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