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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.21 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.21 and 151.86 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.21 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.21 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.21 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 70,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.21/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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