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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.96 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.96 and 122.20 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.96 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.96 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.96 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 56,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,329.31/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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