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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.14 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.14 and 113.14 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.14 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.14 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.14 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 52,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285.95/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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