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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.32 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.32 and 135.02 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.32 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.32 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.32 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 62,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,422.93/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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