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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 462.29 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 462.29 and 135.08 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 462.29 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/462.29 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 462.29 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 62,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.89/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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