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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.42 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.42 and 115.86 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.42 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.42 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.42 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 53,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575.98/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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