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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 462.22 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 462.22 and 162.15 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 462.22 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/462.22 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 462.22 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 74,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,945.85/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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