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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 474.39 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 474.39 and 162.36 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 474.39 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/474.39 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 474.39 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 77,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,021.96/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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