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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 462.39 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 462.39 and 151.93 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 462.39 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/462.39 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 462.39 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 70,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250.91/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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