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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 609.12 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 609.12 and 162.28 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 609.12 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/609.12 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 609.12 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 98,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,847.99/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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