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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.56 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.56 and 89.05 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.56 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.56 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.56 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 41,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190.97/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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