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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 461.43 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 461.43 and 115.34 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 461.43 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/461.43 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 461.43 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 53,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221.34/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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