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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 462.02 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 462.02 and 154.10 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 462.02 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/462.02 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 462.02 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 71,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,194.20/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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