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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.60 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.60 and 162.88 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.60 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.60 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.60 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 75,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022.53/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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