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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 463.82 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 463.82 and 162.96 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 463.82 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/463.82 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 463.82 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 75,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,583.29/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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