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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 465.56 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 465.56 and 305.16 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 465.56 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/465.56 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 465.56 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 142,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,071.05/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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