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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.21, 474.36 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.21, 474.36 and 162.24 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.21 : 474.36 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.21/474.36 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.21x = 474.36 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.21x = 76,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,960.17/316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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