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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 463.13 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 463.13 and 92.28 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 463.13 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/463.13 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 463.13 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 42,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.64/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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