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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.68 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.68 and 115.36 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.68 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.68 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.68 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 53,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259.40/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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