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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.20 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.20 and 151.77 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.20 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.20 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.20 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 70,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147.34/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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