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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.11 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.11 and 162.02 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.11 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.11 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.11 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 76,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,817.20/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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