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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.60 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.60 and 178.35 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.60 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.60 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.60 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 82,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504.71/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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