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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 462.75 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 462.75 and 162.21 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 462.75 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/462.75 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 462.75 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 75,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061.20/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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