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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.82 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.82 and 115.38 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.82 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.82 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.82 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 53,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284.79/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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