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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.50 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.50 and 162.63 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.50 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.50 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.50 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 75,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,377.03/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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