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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.19 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.19 and 163.35 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.19 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.19 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.19 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 75,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825.44/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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