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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 463.10 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 463.10 and 92.35 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 463.10 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/463.10 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 463.10 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 42,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,767.46/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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