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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.36 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.36 and 113.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.36 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.36 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.36 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 52,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362.27/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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