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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 463.36 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 463.36 and 89.58 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 463.36 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/463.36 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 463.36 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 41,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507.79/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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