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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 463.28 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 463.28 and 92.38 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 463.28 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/463.28 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 463.28 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 42,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795.03/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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