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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 460.44 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 460.44 and 162.88 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 460.44 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/460.44 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 460.44 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 74,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996.47/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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