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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.54 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.54 and 154.24 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.54 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.54 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.54 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 48,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.60/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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