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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.31 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.31 and 162.63 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.31 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.31 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.31 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 74,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,859.40/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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