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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 463.23 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 463.23 and 135.56 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 463.23 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/463.23 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 463.23 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 62,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,793.14/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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