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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.32 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.32 and 186.22 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.32 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.32 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.32 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 86,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094.62/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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