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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 462.09 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 462.09 and 154.33 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 462.09 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/462.09 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 462.09 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 71,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314.35/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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