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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 462.94 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 462.94 and 162.63 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 462.94 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/462.94 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 462.94 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 75,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287.83/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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