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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 461.08 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 461.08 and 112.40 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 461.08 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/461.08 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 461.08 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 51,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,825.39/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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