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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.68 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.68 and 113.48 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.68 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.68 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.68 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 52,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505.52/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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