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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 463.61 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 463.61 and 114 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 463.61 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/463.61 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 463.61 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 52,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850.97/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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