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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 462.38 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 462.38 and 154.23 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 462.38 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/462.38 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 462.38 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 71,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,312.87/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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