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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 462.89 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 462.89 and 92.22 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 462.89 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/462.89 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 462.89 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 42,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,687.72/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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