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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 461.78 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 461.78 and 152.03 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 461.78 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/461.78 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 461.78 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 70,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,204.41/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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