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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 590.15 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 590.15 and 162.30 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 590.15 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/590.15 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 590.15 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 95,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,780.53/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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