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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 463.36 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 463.36 and 178.88 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 463.36 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/463.36 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 463.36 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 82,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,885.84/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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