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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 463.24 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 463.24 and 114.02 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 463.24 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/463.24 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 463.24 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 52,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,818.65/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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