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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.96 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.96 and 151.89 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.96 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.96 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.96 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 70,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,167.10/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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