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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.39 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.39 and 154.05 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.39 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.39 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.39 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 71,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,231.18/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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