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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 462.16 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 462.16 and 88.69 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 462.16 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/462.16 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 462.16 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 40,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,989.04/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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