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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 464.09 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 464.09 and 163.12 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 464.09 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/464.09 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 464.09 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 75,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.55/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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