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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 462.22 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 462.22 and 132.43 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 462.22 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/462.22 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 462.22 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 61,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210.31/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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