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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 552.31 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 552.31 and 162.85 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 552.31 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/552.31 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 552.31 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 89,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,944.58/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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