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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 462 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 462 and 80 is: 120

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 462 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/462 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 462 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 36,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,960/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120

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