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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.87 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.87 and 162.99 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.87 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.87 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.87 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 75,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.17/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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