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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,192.93 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,192.93 and 308.21 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,192.93 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,192.93 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,192.93 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 367,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,666.22/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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