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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.24 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.24 and 134.84 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.24 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.24 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.24 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 62,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,329.60/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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