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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 463.02 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 463.02 and 162.42 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 463.02 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/463.02 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 463.02 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 75,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,203.71/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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