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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 462.41 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 462.41 and 115.88 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 462.41 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/462.41 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 462.41 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 53,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582.05/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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