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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.96 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.96 and 116.25 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.96 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.96 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.96 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 53,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819.10/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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