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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 463.44 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 463.44 and 162.85 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 463.44 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/463.44 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 463.44 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 75,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471.61/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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