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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.78 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.78 and 110.15 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.78 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.78 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.78 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 50,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,865.34/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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