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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 463.04 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 463.04 and 92.22 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 463.04 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/463.04 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 463.04 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 42,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,701.55/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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