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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.44 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.44 and 113.21 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.44 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.44 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.44 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 52,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.83/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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