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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 463.35 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 463.35 and 92.48 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 463.35 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/463.35 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 463.35 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 42,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850.61/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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