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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.81 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.81 and 154.40 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.81 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.81 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.81 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 71,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,457.86/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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