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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.41 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.41 and 91.82 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.41 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.41 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.41 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 42,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.72/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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