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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 462.10 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 462.10 and 80.06 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 462.10 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/462.10 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 462.10 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 36,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,996.68/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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