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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.61 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.61 and 89.07 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.61 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.61 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.61 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 41,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204.67/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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