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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 460.85 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 460.85 and 114.82 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 460.85 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/460.85 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 460.85 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 52,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,912.49/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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