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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 463.28 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 463.28 and 162.72 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 463.28 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/463.28 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 463.28 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 75,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,384.11/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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