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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 462.54 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 462.54 and 115.94 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 462.54 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/462.54 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 462.54 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 53,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626.89/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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