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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.65, 463.05 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.65, 463.05 and 92.23 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.65 : 463.05 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.65/463.05 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.65x = 463.05 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.65x = 42,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707.10/308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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