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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 312.64 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 312.64 and 154.28 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 312.64 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/312.64 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 312.64 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 48,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.10/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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