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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 462.33 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 462.33 and 154.04 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 462.33 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/462.33 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 462.33 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 71,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,217.31/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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