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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 461.74 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 461.74 and 154.04 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 461.74 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/461.74 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 461.74 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 71,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,127.20/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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