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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 461.05 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 461.05 and 112.31 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 461.05 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/461.05 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 461.05 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 51,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,780.53/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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