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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462 and 154.26 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 71,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,268.12/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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