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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 608.28 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 608.28 and 162.22 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 608.28 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/608.28 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 608.28 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 98,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,675.18/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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