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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.33 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.33 and 163.38 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.33 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.33 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.33 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 75,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,371.28/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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