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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.81 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.81 and 77.44 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.81 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.81 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.81 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 35,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,840.01/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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