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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.92 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.92 and 115.04 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.92 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.92 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.92 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 53,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024.24/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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