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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 462.10 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 462.10 and 154.02 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 462.10 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/462.10 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 462.10 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 71,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172.64/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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