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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.60 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.60 and 162.18 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.60 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.60 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.60 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 75,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,024.47/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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