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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 654.28 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 654.28 and 162.24 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 654.28 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/654.28 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 654.28 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 106,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,150.29/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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