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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.31 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.31 and 92.40 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.31 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.31 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.31 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 42,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809.84/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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