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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.86 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.86 and 92.31 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.86 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.86 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.86 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 42,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.10/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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