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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.66 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.66 and 162.35 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.66 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.66 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.66 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 75,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,112.85/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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