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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.38 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.38 and 89.55 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.38 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.38 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.38 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 41,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.68/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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