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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 461.05 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 461.05 and 88 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 461.05 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/461.05 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 461.05 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 40,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572.40/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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