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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.56 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.56 and 80.40 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.56 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.56 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.56 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 37,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.82/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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