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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 462.33 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 462.33 and 135.03 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 462.33 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/462.33 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 462.33 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 62,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,428.42/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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