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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 462.97 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 462.97 and 92.23 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 462.97 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/462.97 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 462.97 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 42,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699.72/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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