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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 462.16 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 462.16 and 153.88 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 462.16 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/462.16 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 462.16 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 71,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,117.18/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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