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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.72 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.72 and 154.32 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.72 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.72 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.72 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 71,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406.95/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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