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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 462.61 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 462.61 and 154.11 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 462.61 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/462.61 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 462.61 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 71,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292.83/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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