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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 463.12 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 463.12 and 162.38 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 463.12 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/463.12 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 463.12 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 75,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200.27/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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