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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 462.56 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 462.56 and 80.38 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 462.56 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/462.56 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 462.56 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 37,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180.57/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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