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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 461.46 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 461.46 and 115.28 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 461.46 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/461.46 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 461.46 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 53,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197.11/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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