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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 462.40 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 462.40 and 162.09 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 462.40 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/462.40 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 462.40 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 74,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.01/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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