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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.63 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.63 and 154.65 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.63 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.63 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.63 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 48,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.46/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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