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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 461.70 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 461.70 and 88.47 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 461.70 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/461.70 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 461.70 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 40,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.60/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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