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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.37 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.37 and 178.37 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.37 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.37 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.37 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 82,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,471.91/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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