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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.20 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.20 and 162.02 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.20 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.20 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.20 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 74,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,882.52/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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