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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 461.03 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 461.03 and 88.03 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 461.03 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/461.03 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 461.03 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 40,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581.95/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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