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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 462.01 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 462.01 and 115.63 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 462.01 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/462.01 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 462.01 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 53,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422.22/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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