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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.60 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.60 and 114.07 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.60 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.60 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.60 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 52,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.85/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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